Poets’ organization founded by Virgilio Almario marks 40 years, celebrates Emilio Jacinto’s 150th birthday

LIRA marks 40th anniversary with tribute to Emilio Jacinto, honors poets and literary champions

Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), the organization of poets writing in Filipino founded by National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, will commemorate its 40th anniversary on December 15, 2025—coinciding with the 150th birth anniversary of revolutionary leader and writer Emilio Jacinto. The milestone celebration will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at Jacinto’s tomb at Himlayang Pilipino in Quezon City at 8:00 a.m. Senator L…

Poets’ organization founded by Virgilio Almario marks 40 years, celebrates Emilio Jacinto’s 150th birthday

Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), the organization of poets who write in Filipino founded by National Artist Virgilio Almario, is marking its 40th anniversary on December 15, 2025, the date of the 150th birthday of Emilio Jacinto. The celebration kicks off with a wreath-laying ceremony at Jacinto's tomb in Himlayang Pilipino in Quezon